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Answers to WTFWTK 2.97!

Mattel has once again provided answers to your questions.
Thanks again to them for taking the time to answer these!
Check out their answers to your Round 97 questions!

This round of questions were selected by Niki.
Thanks to that fan for their help!

1. Barbecue17: On the fan vote for which characters will appear on the Castle Grayskull box there is a disclaimer that basically says Mattel reserves the right to choose the characters under unforeseen circumstances. What might some of those circumstances be? If the winners of the context somehow managed to be Illumina, Uncle Montork, Tung Lashor, Mosquitor, and Detective Lubic, would Mattel not honor those choices in order to ensure that He-Man and Skeletor were on the box?

Really this is just a legal requirement for most polls and contests regardless of brand. We don't have plans to purposely override the fan vote! Not something deeper than that.

2. MaxGoof: Although it's been stated that Kowl is considered a high priority to be released in MOTUC, Loo-Kee never seems to be mentioned. As Loo-Kee is a legendary vintage figure that few can afford, appears in every episode of She-Ra and is the central character of several episodes, is Loo-Kee a character Mattel considers a priority (despite the unique tooling)? Also, given Loo-Kee's role in the POP universe, wouldn't it be cool if he was "hidden" in the same manner as Prince Adam?

Loo-Kee is also a figure we'd love to get to. He was prominent in the animated series and had a vintage figure! But no plans now to announce.

3. Sailoruranus: There is no question that NA has gotten the least amount of love/attention in this line. Any chance we could get a Jetlag subscription to fill out the ranks with some of the cartoon characters?

No plans right now. We do want to get to more NA figures but we don't have a dedicate Jet Lag sub planned at this time.

4. Snakeeyes0217: I feel that Jitsu's head is disproportionately small. Was it sculpted that small by the Horsemen or does it suffer from production shrink?

No, it was not shrunk down.

5. Niki: When Mattel got the Filmation rights to make MOTUC figures of characters Filmation owned it was said they have Jetlag rights as well. But since than no mentioning again. We have a FILMATION sub now, which is amazing and i think a lot of people appreciate that. Still no original Jetlag character like Crita, Master Sebrian or Drissi has been announced. Iīm excluding Mara here because it was said before that she is part of the prototypes now which are already considered. As far as i understood. Will there be an original Jetlag character included in the new roadmap especially since the Filmation sub made some room again?

We certainly hope to get to some Jet Lag figures in time. Just because you haven't seen one yet doesn't mean more are not coming down the road!

I'm not sure on what basis the NA figures get no love from Mattel argument is formed. It seems the 4 Horsemen and Mattel have gone overboard with the NA figures released so far to try to make them appeal to a by and large sceptical MOTU fan base.

Optik received a completely pointless second head and with the use of Trap Jaw legs (I hate to admit it) kinda looked for the first time in 20 years as if he could fit into the MOTU continuity.

Flipshot was tripped out with all sorts of add ons, almost rivalling Teela and Vykron (not enough to make me break him out of his white mailer box, but I know how to hold a grudge ...).

Slushhead also had a lot of TLC from the Horsemen to make him openable ... hey, if MOTU can have Slavemaster and Sticky Fingers, I can put Slushhead in the list of space villains allowed in my display (while chosing to ignore the NA backstory).

Anyway, my point is Mattel has not skimped on the NA figures, indeed, they have really packed them out and invested impressively in tooling, making it difficult for even the die hard haters to argue they are hopeless figures.

I have to agree on the NA front; they may not be great in number, but great care was taken making them. The figures we've gotten have been the Fab four at their best, showing how they can take a few new pieces here and there to mask re-use masterfully and give us a figure that takes the whole NA sub-line to a new level. And I credit Mattel with allowing them to do this, as some of the NA figures have had more new tooling than some of the more popular vintage figures. It is one of the more successful strategies Mattel has used (yes, sometimes they do have good ideas, though it may seem otherwise much of the time) with this line: taking figure many fans wouldn't be excited about, and doing such an incredible job on them that even some NA detractors have to admit they are cool, some even breaking down and buyin them.

I would like to see a few more of these guys (and hopefully a gal) made than we have seen thus far, but I can't really say Mattel has neglected them. When they do make them, they give them a LOT of attention.

And no, the grumpy old dragon hasn't been replaced by a seed pod from outer space; I can praise Mattel as well as pan them (I actually prefer doing that, it's just that Mattel gives me so few chances these days...).

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The NA answers are good - hopefully we get Crita, Mara and Sebrian out of the Jetlag series and more vintage figures over the next few years. I really think Crita could be another Catra, Shokoti or Octavia.

I have to agree on the NA front; they may not be great in number, but great care was taken making them. The figures we've gotten have been the Fab four at their best, showing how they can take a few new pieces here and there to mask re-use masterfully and give us a figure that takes the whole NA sub-line to a new level. And I credit Mattel with allowing them to do this, as some of the NA figures have had more new tooling than some of the more popular vintage figures. It is one of the more successful strategies Mattel has used (yes, sometimes they do have good ideas, though it may seem otherwise much of the time) with this line: taking figure many fans wouldn't be excited about, and doing such an incredible job on them that even some NA detractors have to admit they are cool, some even breaking down and buyin them.

I would like to see a few more of these guys (and hopefully a gal) made than we have seen thus far, but I can't really say Mattel has neglected them. When they do make them, they give them a LOT of attention.

And no, the grumpy old dragon hasn't been replaced by a seed pod from outer space; I can praise Mattel as well as pan them (I actually prefer doing that, it's just that Mattel gives me so few chances these days...).

I wish they had this same mentality with POP. Bow is another character that Mattel and the 4H tried very hard to sell to fans who had written him off.

The NA characters in the line thus far have been done well and look great. However, I have never liked that cartoon, have no real nostalgic connection with these characters and only ended up with them because of the sub. Had I cherry-picked, I never would have bought them. If there is ever a JetLag sub, I would not sub-up for that.

Why was the question asked twice out of the five that were submitted? Seems like a waste! I wish we could be a little more selective in our questions to submit. Basically, don't submit anymore vehicle questions cause we know they are out (at least for now). No more questions asking for a reveal cause we don't get an answer. And certainly, no more questions about is so and so going to get re-released or go back into production (the answer is no). C'mon people!

I always tend to like the supporting casts of shows, so I would LOVE to see Master Sebrian, or Drissi. I know guys love the muscle men figures or the monsters, but I tend to like the normal humans a lot too.

OK, no one is asking it, so I have to...WHAT the heck is Jet Lag? I have never heard of it nor seen any menton of this AT ALL since 2008 when these figures began. Now all of a sudden people are talking about it as if it's as well known as POP.

OK, no one is asking it, so I have to...WHAT the heck is Jet Lag? I have never heard of it nor seen any menton of this AT ALL since 2008 when these figures began. Now all of a sudden people are talking about it as if it's as well known as POP.

Jet Lag is the production company of the New Adventures He-Man cartoon in the very late 80s very early 90s.

OK, no one is asking it, so I have to...WHAT the heck is Jet Lag? I have never heard of it nor seen any menton of this AT ALL since 2008 when these figures began. Now all of a sudden people are talking about it as if it's as well known as POP.

Jetlag is the animation studio that did the New Adventures of He-Man cartoon. Filmation is the 80's He-Man cartoon, while MYP (Mike Young Productions) is the 200X cartoon that was on Cartoon Network.

I'm not sure on what basis the NA figures get no love from Mattel argument is formed. It seems the 4 Horsemen and Mattel have gone overboard with the NA figures released so far to try to make them appeal to a by and large sceptical MOTU fan base.

Optik received a completely pointless second head and with the use of Trap Jaw legs (I hate to admit it) kinda looked for the first time in 20 years as if he could fit into the MOTU continuity.

Flipshot was tripped out with all sorts of add ons, almost rivalling Teela and Vykron (not enough to make me break him out of his white mailer box, but I know how to hold a grudge ...).

Slushhead also had a lot of TLC from the Horsemen to make him openable ... hey, if MOTU can have Slavemaster and Sticky Fingers, I can put Slushhead in the list of space villains allowed in my display (while chosing to ignore the NA backstory).

Anyway, my point is Mattel has not skimped on the NA figures, indeed, they have really packed them out and invested impressively in tooling, making it difficult for even the die hard haters to argue they are hopeless figures.

The NA characters in the line thus far have been done well and look great. However, I have never liked that cartoon, have no real nostalgic connection with these characters and only ended up with them because of the sub. Had I cherry-picked, I never would have bought them. If there is ever a JetLag sub, I would not sub-up for that.

Why was the question asked twice out of the five that were submitted? Seems like a waste! I wish we could be a little more selective in our questions to submit. Basically, don't submit anymore vehicle questions cause we know they are out (at least for now). No more questions asking for a reveal cause we don't get an answer. And certainly, no more questions about is so and so going to get re-released or go back into production (the answer is no). C'mon people!

Actually i chose both since they arenīt the same.

One is about a JETLAG sub and the other one (which was my one) was if they had forgotten about JETLAG characters in general and one time the answer was no there wonīt be a sub and the second one got at least a maybe wait and see. I am a JETLAG/NA fan and i thought itīs time that NA gets some answers as well.

Castle Grayskull got so many question and answers for the last few month and for once we have two questions about NA and you feel thatīs to much? I think thatīs unfair and not necessary.

One is about a JETLAG sub and the other one (which was my one) was if they had forgotten about JETLAG characters in general and one time the answer was no there wonīt be a sub and the second one got at least a maybe wait and see. I am a JETLAG/NA fan and i thought itīs time that NA gets some answers as well.

Castle Grayskull got so many question and answers for the last few month and for once we have two questions about NA and you feel thatīs to much? I think thatīs unfair and not necessary.

I think it is fair, given that NA is hands down the least popular faction out of the brand. Its representation is equivalent to popularity and Mattel knows that. There probably will not be a sub for Jetlag/NA because of this factor. The fact of the matter is there just simply isn't enough demand for a sub to work. Mattel knows this or we would have seen this type of sub first instead of Filmation. And yes, I still feel that both questions are one in the same. You could deduce from the answers what I have just spelled out here, and the answer to the second question from the response from the first.

I think it is fair, given that NA is hands down the least popular faction out of the brand. Its representation is equivalent to popularity and Mattel knows that. There probably will not be a sub for Jetlag/NA because of this factor. The fact of the matter is there just simply isn't enough demand for a sub to work. Mattel knows this or we would have seen this type of sub first instead of Filmation. And yes, I still feel that both questions are one in the same. You could deduce from the answers what I have just spelled out here, and the answer to the second question from the response from the first.

Again they are not the same.

First question was: Will there be a JETLAG/NA sub? Answer: No.

Second Question: Is an original JETLAG character part of the new roadmap? Answer: Maybe, the chances are high.

If you think NA can be ignored thatīs totally up to you but please be more open to those who like NA and itīs characters. Thatīs all iīm asking. And two question out of "dozens" arenīt to many, if you ask me.

Niki, thank you for picking my question. I thought for sure that it would be ignored.

And for the record, I think that they have done an AMAZING job translating the NA figures for MOTUC. But seriously, this line has been going for years, we have around 100 figures, but we've only been given 3 NA figures. Unacceptable numbers in my book. Even with the two figures we're getting this year, NA is painfully underrepresented in this line, and it needs to change.

Second Question: Is an original JETLAG character part of the new roadmap? Answer: Maybe, the chances are high.

If you think NA can be ignored thatīs totally up to you but please be more open to those who like NA and itīs characters. Thatīs all iīm asking. And two question out of "dozens" arenīt to many, if you ask me.

The answers are also pretty predictible. There could be a sub announced tomorrow. Until then it would get the same answer as #3. You could have asked about more Widgets in the line and gotten the same answer as #5.

The answers are also pretty predictible. There could be a sub announced tomorrow. Until then it would get the same answer as #3. You could have asked about more Widgets in the line and gotten the same answer as #5.

You are comparing characters like Master Sebrian, Crita or Drissi with the Widgets? Seriously?

I donīt want to pick a fight but thatīs not right. The widgets are cute and strong in their own right but only had a few appearances in the show. Master Sebrian, Mara, Drissi and Crita had their own stories, they were present in many episodes and i cared for all of them and know their names.

But if you want to ask a question about the Widget go for it or if you have another question and you think thatīs more important than others which is totally in the sight of the beholder, i won't judge you

You are comparing characters like Master Sebrian, Crita or Drissi with the Widgets? Seriously?

I donīt want to pick a fight but thatīs not right. The widgets are cute and strong in their own right but only had a few appearances in the show. Master Sebrian, Mara, Drissi and Crita had their own stories, they were present in many episodes and i cared for all of them and know their names.

But if you want to ask a question about the Widget go for it or if you have another question and you think thatīs more important than others which is totally in the sight of the beholder, i won't judge you

I wasn't comparing the characters (though I'd personally prefer Widgets ), just saying that any question asking about a faction other than the ones we already get plenty of likely would have gotten a generic response of "We certainly hope to get to some XXX figures in time."